Polycarbonate "Carboglass": Reinforced Cellular And Monolithic Material, Density And Other Parameters, Where Used, Reviews

2024 Author: Beatrice Philips | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-18 12:09

Cellular polycarbonate produced at the Karboglass plant is considered one of the best in Russia and the CIS countries. The company has achieved this result by maintaining a high level of production with constant modernization, in accordance with the needs of the market.

The introduction of innovations and the adoption of effective decisions have led to the creation of a product that has no domestic counterparts. Including - cellular polycarbonate with a sheet thickness of 4 mm and 6 mm, endowed with a reinforced structure. Today "Karboglass" is the only Russian brand that produces such polycarbonate.

Peculiarities

The specialists of JSC "Karboglass" were among the first to produce honeycomb and monolithic material . For the production of products, automated Italian lines and high-quality raw materials are used. The manufacturer provides a guarantee for its products for up to 10 years and quality certificates in accordance with the requirements of GOST. The material is tested in several laboratories, passing a test complex, a fire safety center, etc. It is obvious that the factory products have earned their positive reputation and high consumer appreciation.

The design features of cellular polycarbonate of this brand include such characteristics

• Excellent throughput natural daylight.
• Translucency of "Karboglass" production is up to 86%.
• High density , strength and resistance to loads of various types.
• Increased thermal insulation . The need for heating is reduced. Savings can be up to 30%.
• A light weight .
• Thermal stability . The material perfectly tolerates high and low temperatures in the range from -40 to +120 ° C.
• Soundproofing the room .
• Chemical resistance to the effects of many chemicals with an aggressive composition. Large industrial facilities are being built with honeycomb panels.
• Flexibility … Flat roofs of greenhouses have one drawback - snow and moisture accumulate on top of them, which negatively affects the quality of light transmission and implies periodic cleaning. This is not a problem with a rounded design. With cellular polycarbonate, the brand can easily implement such projects. Thanks to its cellular structure, it can be bent without fear of losing its properties.

These qualities made cellular polycarbonate useful in various fields. The material has become a universal solution for many building tasks when creating structures for various purposes.

The advantages of polycarbonate include the following characteristics

• Non-flammable material. In this regard, it is more in demand than fire-hazardous acrylic glass.
• Resistance to aggressive external factors, including atmospheric phenomena.
• Resistant to deformation.
• Manufactured with strict adherence to technology in accordance with production standards.

In addition, the manufacturer creates and offers reinforced cellular polycarbonate and canvases with double UV protection … The factory provides a 15-year UV-resistance guarantee.

Characteristics of types of material

Special types of glass, endowed with impact resistance, are inferior to reinforced polycarbonate in weight and cost . In addition, the construction of large-scale glass structures is problematic, and loading and transporting polycarbonate does not require such efforts. The density of polycarbonate depends on the structure and form of release and ranges from 0, 68-3 kg / sq.m. Due to these characteristics, plastic material is often used in the construction of stadiums, agricultural greenhouses, sheds, fences, etc.

In the industrial line of "Karboglass" polycarbonate is represented by one-, two-, three-, four-chamber and reinforced versions . Sheets are produced in two sizes: 2100 x 6000 mm, 2100 x 12000 mm. In this case, a thickness of 4 to 25 mm is possible.

You can choose a transparent polymer plastic or a colored version of the canvas . Custom made polycarbonate of non-standard colors: colorless, brown and bronze crushed ice. This name makes the material with excellent qualities even more attractive to buyers. The innovative polymer roofing material has a certain service life. According to the manufacturer, the warranty period for Karboglass polycarbonate is 10 years on average.

But the experience of specialists from construction companies shows that, subject to all storage standards, rules for transportation, installation and further maintenance, it takes about 20 or even 25 years to operate the material.

In appearance, sheet material is like this

Monolithic . Durable plastic in the form of a solid panel, suitable for erecting frameless structures. On private construction sites it is used less often due to the complexity of installation.

Cellular - a panel consisting of two or more polymer sheets connected by jumpers for rigidity. The cavities that form between them are called honeycombs. Most often these are rectangular cells, but it is possible to produce honeycombs in the form of a trapezoid, triangle and other geometric shapes. Cellular polycarbonate, with its low weight and high flexibility, makes it possible to create complex lines of elements directly at the installation site without much effort and skill. Available in standard sheet sizes. Most often used in private construction.

Reinforced - Polycarbonate "Premium Crystal", which has no competition in the domestic construction market. Reinforced cellular polycarbonate differs from the standard single-chamber type by the addition of diagonal partitions, which increase the strength of the sheet and increase the thermal insulation of the material. On the outside, the sheets are coated with a UV layer of 45 microns, which prevents the destruction of the panel from the influence of ultraviolet radiation. A protective coating is present on both sides. Designed to operate for up to 20 years.

Also reinforced polycarbonate significantly reduces temperature differences when the time of day changes compared to standard single chamber material. At the same time, the premium option higher level of light scattering . For a greenhouse, this indicator is important, as it shortens the ripening period of the crop. Improving the insulating qualities of reinforced polymer plastic has a beneficial effect on plant growth and contributes to more active and high-quality yield in a short time.

Reinforced polycarbonate is chosen for the construction of greenhouses in the harsh climatic conditions of Russian winters . The addition of lintels allows the plastic sheets to withstand heavy snow and wind loads.

Where is it applied?

The high level of strength to mechanical stress and resistance to weathering make it possible to use polymer plastic as follows:

• in construction: equipment of sports grounds and stadiums, outdoor pools, doors, shower cubicles, pedestrian crossings, awnings;
• in outdoor advertising: design of street showcases, creation of banners, pavilions;
• for interior design : office partitions, false ceilings;
• for agricultural needs: industrial and private greenhouses and greenhouses, flower greenhouses, livestock pens, fodder storage.

It is convenient to fix polycarbonate sheets on individual balconies, you can enclose the territory with them, cover summer kitchens and garages . There are many more options for using this modern material. And in each case, such a solution turns out to be optimal in terms of ease of transportation, installation and service life of the material.

Review overview

Judging by consumer reviews, cellular polycarbonate is the best material for private construction. The design characteristics and the tests of time have generated positive responses. Most of the comments allow us to consider the products of the Karboglass plant to be superior to domestic and imported counterparts.

The material is valued by private developers and professionals for its visual aesthetics, flexibility and strength and weight. Due to these properties, no special skills or tools are required for installation of any scale and complexity of Karboglass TM polycarbonate elements. It is convenient to transport and store the material in different areas.

At the same time, it is important not to forget to promptly remove dirt from the outer surface of polycarbonate. Otherwise, the material demonstrates only positive qualities and a long service life.